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Repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States rule is a victory for clean water and clear rules. As farmers, we share the goal of protecting the nation’s water, but the 2015 Waters of the United States rule was unreasonable and unworkable. It made conservation more difficult and created huge liabilities for farmers.

The University of Kentucky Grain and Forage Center of Excellence at the Research and Education Center in Princeton will officially open with a ribbon cutting Thursday, September 19. Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles talks about the partnership behind the center and how it will place the U.K. Cooperative Extension Service on a new level.

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says the city he is leading is appreciative of the farmers that produce the food and fiber that make Louisville a hub for restaurants and tourism. During the recent Kentucky Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast at the Kentucky State Fair, Mayor Fischer talked about the partnership and how the city benefits from agriculture.

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says the recent Kentucky State Fair is a perfect example of urban and rural Kentucky coming together to celebrate the importance of agriculture. Mayor Fischer discussed the local food movement in Louisville and the need for the urban community to support farmers in the state at the recent Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast.

USDA Farm Service Agency Director Richard Fordyce says farmers should be receiving the first round of Market Facilitation Program payments in the mail very soon. Administrator Fordyce discusses the application process, the money that will be paid out and the possibility of another round of payments should the trade war with China continue.

Miss Kentucky Alex Franke says she is happy to serve as the official spokesperson for Kentucky Proud. Franke talks about winning the title, what she has done since she was crowned and provides a message of inspiration for young people across the state.

From American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “While the latest Chinese tariffs are no surprise, they are no more welcome than before. The Trump Administration must focus on keeping the negotiations with China on course to resolve this trade war.